The renowned “hardcore attorney”, Dave Stein, passed away this morning. He was an essential player in the East Coast punk and hardcore scene.
Dave Stein left a lasting impression on all who knew him thanks to his amazing warmth and generosity. His loved ones consider the warmth and giving spirit that characterized his life as they struggle with the unexpected loss.
Keep reading to know more about Dave Stein and his cause of death in detail.
Who was Dave Stein?
Dave Stein has been a mainstay in the behind-the-scenes operations of the scene they are all a part of, from founding the Albany Hardcore Scene in the middle of the 1980s to managing Combined Effort and Reconstruction Records to representing major label-level metal and hardcore acts.
Dave, also referred to as “the hardcore attorney,” was a mainstay of East Coast punk and hardcore. Together with his friend Steve Reddy, he contributed to the development of the Albany, New York scene as a DIY promoter, label creator, and performer.
He was the owner of the record labels Combined Effort and Reconstruction, which released music by Beyond, Supertouch, and Absolution. He and Youth Of Today got along well.
He represented Portugal’s Taking Back Sunday as an attorney. In reality, he has been given credit for more than 60 releases on Discogs, including music by The Man, The Man, Madball, and The Starting Line.
Many people still think kindly of him as “the guy in a suit” from the In Effect ’91 New York Hardcore documentary.
In more recent years, Dave served as CEO (US) and General Counsel for the Century Label Group (2015–2017) and Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at WEA (2012–2015).
How did Dave Stein die?
The “hardcore attorney” and well-known figure Dave Stein passed away suddenly this morning. He played a significant role in the East Coast punk and hardcore scenes.
Stein did not only become an entertainment lawyer (Taking Back Sunday, etc.); earlier roles he held contributed to the development of the current hardcore movement. He was a DIY promoter, the owner of Combined Effort Records and Mendit, and a musician.
Stein’s sister Elissa made the announcement.
She shared the following:
Elissa Stein wrote,
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Dave was diagnosed with cancer at the age of nine months and has struggled with numerous diseases and setbacks throughout his life, but he has never, ever, ever let that stop him.
He had a vegan diet, was PMA (positive mental attitude), and perceived the world mostly in black and white. He put in more effort than everyone.
His ability to remember a joke even in the most challenging situations, such before surgery, was legendary. He was also renowned for his legendary purchasing skills.
His home is decorated with gold and platinum albums, and he was a force as an entertainment lawyer thanks to his unique organizing skills and passion for music.
Even with all the additional problems he had to deal with, he was incredibly grateful for his life. He was playful, goofy, compassionate, loyal, and whip clever.
He had an unconditional affection for his wife, his rescue dogs, who gave him so much joy, his family, who occasionally drove him crazy, and his friends, whom he regarded to be family.
Everyone knows that Dave made the world a better place. Dave worked in the legal field for more than 20 years. He was incredibly smart, well-liked, and faced more hardship than most people could ever comprehend in a lifetime. And through it all, he kept his cool, his sense of humor, and his spirit. Our thoughts are with his wife, his dog, and everyone else who loved him and will miss him.
Dave Stein cause of death
Dave stein passed away after battling pneumonia. Dave Stein’s sister, Erica Stein revealed that Dave Stein was suffering from pneumonia and an untreatable condition that was causing him great pain.
He stopped taking all of his medications and wasn’t receiving treatment for his pneumonia, according to Erica, who revealed that he passed away unexpectedly at 3 a.m. today.
Erica Stein wrote,
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He was a legendary punk, an outstanding entertainment lawyer, a devoted dog father, brilliant, and a fantastic friend to many. He was a vegan and an animal rights campaigner. Over the years, he has saved a number of lovely dogs.
Only one thing they all wanted to be more like him. Everyone sincerely loves him and wishes that his spirit is still with them. This loss is beyond words for everyone.
Tributes to Dave Stein
Many people expressed their profound sympathies to his family and expressed how much they loved him. The news of this occurrence has upset his supporters and fans.
Ula Gehret wrote: “I am having a hard time finding the words to express how much it hurts to hear that Dave Stein is no longer with us. I don’t even want to try to put together a moving tribute here, because right now it just hurts. I worked both against and also alongside Dave over 20+ years together in the legal world and he was whip-smart, universally respected, and he endured more adversity in his lifetime than most people could ever dare to imagine. And throughout it all he maintained his composure, humor and spirit. My heart goes out to his wife, his dog and everyone that held him dearly and who will miss his presence. The world was a better place with Dave in it, that much I know.”
Lou Koller wrote: “My friend Dave Stein passed away. He is a man who defied the odds. He embodied what the true spirit of what hardcore is. The first time I met him, was when he booked Sick Of It All’s first show in Albany at 288 Lark. A lot of the pictures in our first seven inch are from that show. The pictures below are from Florida when we all went to Mai and Pete’s baby shower. One of my favorite memories was one time I posted that I was waiting outside Radio City to take our daughter to see the Christmas show and Dave saw it and came out of his office, which was a few blocks away, just to say hi in the freezing cold. He has help Sick Of It All more times than I can remember. He’s helped almost everyone in the NY scene for that matter. My heart goes out to his wonderful wife and family. And to all of us, his friends who will miss him dearly. Rest In Peace Dave. You have more than earned it.”
One of the worst things anyone can go through in life is losing a loved one. Any journey must have a destination at the end. The person’s time on earth has regrettably come to an end now that they have died. We wish him eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, family, friends.
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